Healthier (but still tasty) snacks?
CitrusMaiden
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I'm trying to learn to be better with food in general, every now and then I will give in (more like "give up") and buy a bag of chips/crisps.
They fill me up, are delicious and require 0 effort. However, I'm basically letting chips replace my meals for the day when I do give in (give up). They are very high in calorie (which is a problem when you are like me = continue to eat them until the bag is empty), doesn't give a very good macro profile, and my body absolutely hates them.
I gave in and bought a small bag today, finished it and *possible TMI warning* had to spend 15 min in the bathroom x2. I don't know what exactly it is that makes my body hate them so much, but it's the same with french fries.
I really want to cut out chips all together since I can't seem to make myself eat only a handful, but I feel that I will need something for the times when I give up. I need something that's easy, tastes good, is somewhat nutritious, and that fills me up. Any suggestions?
Also, almost forgot about this one, but I'm looking for plant based/vegan options.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
They fill me up, are delicious and require 0 effort. However, I'm basically letting chips replace my meals for the day when I do give in (give up). They are very high in calorie (which is a problem when you are like me = continue to eat them until the bag is empty), doesn't give a very good macro profile, and my body absolutely hates them.
I gave in and bought a small bag today, finished it and *possible TMI warning* had to spend 15 min in the bathroom x2. I don't know what exactly it is that makes my body hate them so much, but it's the same with french fries.
I really want to cut out chips all together since I can't seem to make myself eat only a handful, but I feel that I will need something for the times when I give up. I need something that's easy, tastes good, is somewhat nutritious, and that fills me up. Any suggestions?
Also, almost forgot about this one, but I'm looking for plant based/vegan options.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
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Unsalted nuts, but if you struggle with control you might have the same issue, and they have even more calories.
If you want some salt (for me chips are basically a salt delivery vehicle), popcorn, spray lightly with oil. Or a pickle. Or raw veg, such as radishes or kohlrabi or celery or cucumber with a little salt on them.0 -
One of my favorite things to eat is cottage cheese with sliced cucumbers (and tomatoes when my garden's in season) with everything bagel seasoning on all of it.2
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Thank you both for the suggestions! I have tried nuts before, I certainly don't eat as many of them (they don't taste nearly as good as chips, so that might be why) but I sometimes get stomach issues from those as well. I suppose it might be worth to try again, even if they're high in calories they do contain more "good stuff".
Salt is definitely my weakness, popcorn might be an alright alternative. I've had people suggest popcorn to me in the past but I've never really taken it into consideration since I didn't see it as a competitor to chips, but if I'm going to quit chips, maybe popcorn is a good way to go.
Raw veg would be way too expensive for me, sadly x)
I think making a vegan cottage cheese might be a bit too advanced for me in those moments, and I don't know if there's any way to do it without tofu (not very cheap around here). I guess I could try to make a batch and keep it in the fridge, maybe it's a hit?0 -
Sorry I missed the part where you said you were vegan0
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Oh, it's alright
You made me look up vegan cottage cheese and now I might try it out! 0 -
Vegan snacks I really enjoy: Roasted seaweed (very low calorie and especially good when you're craving something crispy/salty), vegan jerky, hummus and vegetables (baby carrots, bell peppers, cucumber), cucumber slices dressed with vinegar, and popcorn. If you enjoy crisps and french fries, but they're bothering your stomach, it may be the fat. You might be able to get some enjoyment out of a microwaved regular/sweet potato with a bit of salt. I actually find this to be quite filling. I will microwave it and slice it into rounds.0
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Thank you for the suggestions! I think seaweed might be a bit too expensive for me, but the other options are doable for sure! Hummus I do all the time, but usually not to snack on.
Do you just put the potato (raw?) in the microwave? I've never cooked potatoes like that, how long does it usually take to cook? I also believe that it is the fat that my body have a hard time coping with.0 -
CitrusMaiden wrote: »Thank you for the suggestions! I think seaweed might be a bit too expensive for me, but the other options are doable for sure! Hummus I do all the time, but usually not to snack on.
Do you just put the potato (raw?) in the microwave? I've never cooked potatoes like that, how long does it usually take to cook? I also believe that it is the fat that my body have a hard time coping with.
Yeah, I poke the potato with a fork and cook it for 5-8 minutes (depends on the power of your microwave and the save of the potato).0 -
If I feel like having a bag of crisps then I have a bag of crisps for dinner instead of a proper dinner. Problem is that I go hungry very quickly again. But that cures me for a while
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janejellyroll wrote: »CitrusMaiden wrote: »Thank you for the suggestions! I think seaweed might be a bit too expensive for me, but the other options are doable for sure! Hummus I do all the time, but usually not to snack on.
Do you just put the potato (raw?) in the microwave? I've never cooked potatoes like that, how long does it usually take to cook? I also believe that it is the fat that my body have a hard time coping with.
Yeah, I poke the potato with a fork and cook it for 5-8 minutes (depends on the power of your microwave and the save of the potato).
I'll have to try that, thank you!If I feel like having a bag of crisps then I have a bag of crisps for dinner instead of a proper dinner. Problem is that I go hungry very quickly again. But that cures me for a while
Haha, I wish I didn't have the issues I do, I would probably not change if I didn't x) But, I should probably be happy that my body has started to protest, eating breakfast and then one bag of chips and call that it for the day? No bueno.0 -
Pop Chips. Seriously, so good and you get to eat chips. They come in pre-portioned bags. Same with Baked Chips.0
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CitrusMaiden wrote: »Thank you both for the suggestions! I have tried nuts before, I certainly don't eat as many of them (they don't taste nearly as good as chips, so that might be why) but I sometimes get stomach issues from those as well. I suppose it might be worth to try again, even if they're high in calories they do contain more "good stuff".
Salt is definitely my weakness, popcorn might be an alright alternative. I've had people suggest popcorn to me in the past but I've never really taken it into consideration since I didn't see it as a competitor to chips, but if I'm going to quit chips, maybe popcorn is a good way to go.
Raw veg would be way too expensive for me, sadly x)
I think making a vegan cottage cheese might be a bit too advanced for me in those moments, and I don't know if there's any way to do it without tofu (not very cheap around here). I guess I could try to make a batch and keep it in the fridge, maybe it's a hit?
You're plant based/vegan but don't buy raw vegetables? If you tell us where you are located people might have suggestions for cheaper sources. Here in the US people speak highly of the prices at Aldis. Canadian posters do complain about the prices for fresh veggies.0 -
Roasted salted chickpeas are a good, salty crunchy snack, but could be a calorie problem if you eat too many.
They're quite simple to make. Just drain and rinse chickpeas, toss or spray with olive oil, sprinkle on salt and pepper (if desired). You can add garlic, herbs, things like smoked paprika... and roast in a hot oven (around 450), stirring every now and then, until they are crunchy (about 35-45 minutes).0 -
Baby carrots and hummus - gives the crunch I want sometimes.0
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Not sure if you are familiar with Beanitos or some other brand of bean chips...they are pricier than potato chips but way better for you...lots of fiber, but still have somewhat high fat, not as high as chips though. Also the fiber has a filling effect. A good snack is plain yogurt with a couple Tbsps of salsa as a dip...BUT if portion control when eating chips is an issue, it likely will be with these too...I also was curious about your comment re: vegetables too expensive??0
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skelterhelter wrote: »Pop Chips. Seriously, so good and you get to eat chips. They come in pre-portioned bags. Same with Baked Chips.
I've never heard of that before, after googling it I don't think we got it where I live, sadly.kshama2001 wrote: »CitrusMaiden wrote: »Thank you both for the suggestions! I have tried nuts before, I certainly don't eat as many of them (they don't taste nearly as good as chips, so that might be why) but I sometimes get stomach issues from those as well. I suppose it might be worth to try again, even if they're high in calories they do contain more "good stuff".
Salt is definitely my weakness, popcorn might be an alright alternative. I've had people suggest popcorn to me in the past but I've never really taken it into consideration since I didn't see it as a competitor to chips, but if I'm going to quit chips, maybe popcorn is a good way to go.
Raw veg would be way too expensive for me, sadly x)
I think making a vegan cottage cheese might be a bit too advanced for me in those moments, and I don't know if there's any way to do it without tofu (not very cheap around here). I guess I could try to make a batch and keep it in the fridge, maybe it's a hit?
You're plant based/vegan but don't buy raw vegetables? If you tell us where you are located people might have suggestions for cheaper sources. Here in the US people speak highly of the prices at Aldis. Canadian posters do complain about the prices for fresh veggies.
I do buy raw veggies, I do stick to the cheaper kinds, but I do buy them. When it comes to snacking I want to be able to do it without worrying about it costing too much money.
I live in Sweden, I can get carrots, potatoes and such rather cheap, but those that grow above the soil... I don't know, maybe I'm being cheap, but they're expensive imo. Atm I am quite low on money, so that might be affecting the way I'm reasoning x)GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »Roasted salted chickpeas are a good, salty crunchy snack, but could be a calorie problem if you eat too many.
They're quite simple to make. Just drain and rinse chickpeas, toss or spray with olive oil, sprinkle on salt and pepper (if desired). You can add garlic, herbs, things like smoked paprika... and roast in a hot oven (around 450), stirring every now and then, until they are crunchy (about 35-45 minutes).
Sounds interesting, thank you for the tip!leanjogreen18 wrote: »Baby carrots and hummus - gives the crunch I want sometimes.
Thank you for the tip! Still not sure if I would want to eat hummus as a snack since I eat it so often with my meals, but who knows, maybe I can have it to every meal!1 -
lorrainequiche59 wrote: »Not sure if you are familiar with Beanitos or some other brand of bean chips...they are pricier than potato chips but way better for you...lots of fiber, but still have somewhat high fat, not as high as chips though. Also the fiber has a filling effect. A good snack is plain yogurt with a couple Tbsps of salsa as a dip...BUT if portion control when eating chips is an issue, it likely will be with these too...I also was curious about your comment re: vegetables too expensive??
I have never heard of that before, but we do have chips made out of lentils and chickpeas around, they're just like chips to me though, I'll eat the entire bag. My portion control is only off when it comes to chips, my stomach is rather "small" but somehow I can manage to eat 300g of chips.
Maybe I should go with carrots and a dip, though, wouldn't that make me turn orange if I eat it often? (genuine concern) I guess I could make the potatoes in the microwave as someone suggested above, and dip those, but how would they hold up? Oh, I don't know!
And with the veggies, yeah, most of the ones who grow above soil are quite expensive (to me) around here. I love broccoli but I only buy the frozen type. Tomatoes are fine but I wouldn't want to snack on those. Celery, kale, cucumber, bell pepper etc cost too much for me to justify snacking on it.0 -
CitrusMaiden wrote: »lorrainequiche59 wrote: »Not sure if you are familiar with Beanitos or some other brand of bean chips...they are pricier than potato chips but way better for you...lots of fiber, but still have somewhat high fat, not as high as chips though. Also the fiber has a filling effect. A good snack is plain yogurt with a couple Tbsps of salsa as a dip...BUT if portion control when eating chips is an issue, it likely will be with these too...I also was curious about your comment re: vegetables too expensive??
I have never heard of that before, but we do have chips made out of lentils and chickpeas around, they're just like chips to me though, I'll eat the entire bag. My portion control is only off when it comes to chips, my stomach is rather "small" but somehow I can manage to eat 300g of chips.
Maybe I should go with carrots and a dip, though, wouldn't that make me turn orange if I eat it often? (genuine concern) I guess I could make the potatoes in the microwave as someone suggested above, and dip those, but how do they hold up? Oh, I don't know!
And with the veggies, yeah, most of the ones who grow above soil are quite expensive (to me) around here. I love broccoli but I only buy the frozen type. Tomatoes are fine but I wouldn't want to snack on those. Celery, kale, cucumber, bell pepper etc cost too much for me to justify snacking on it.
It is possible to turn orange if you eat too many vegetables that are high in beta carotene (like carrots), but it would have to be awful lot.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »CitrusMaiden wrote: »lorrainequiche59 wrote: »Not sure if you are familiar with Beanitos or some other brand of bean chips...they are pricier than potato chips but way better for you...lots of fiber, but still have somewhat high fat, not as high as chips though. Also the fiber has a filling effect. A good snack is plain yogurt with a couple Tbsps of salsa as a dip...BUT if portion control when eating chips is an issue, it likely will be with these too...I also was curious about your comment re: vegetables too expensive??
I have never heard of that before, but we do have chips made out of lentils and chickpeas around, they're just like chips to me though, I'll eat the entire bag. My portion control is only off when it comes to chips, my stomach is rather "small" but somehow I can manage to eat 300g of chips.
Maybe I should go with carrots and a dip, though, wouldn't that make me turn orange if I eat it often? (genuine concern) I guess I could make the potatoes in the microwave as someone suggested above, and dip those, but how do they hold up? Oh, I don't know!
And with the veggies, yeah, most of the ones who grow above soil are quite expensive (to me) around here. I love broccoli but I only buy the frozen type. Tomatoes are fine but I wouldn't want to snack on those. Celery, kale, cucumber, bell pepper etc cost too much for me to justify snacking on it.
It is possible to turn orange if you eat too many vegetables that are high in beta carotene (like carrots), but it would have to be awful lot.
I do eat carrots with my food (I like carrots), but I doubt that I would ever go above 2 carrots a day if that was my snack as well. Sounds nice and safe, I hope? Now, maybe I'd look good orange, but I doubt it.0 -
Popcorn
Carrots and cucumbers with guacamole dip
Two breadsticks with yoghurt and fruit
Oatmeal
Ricecakes with fruit honey
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Oh and I have found some chips from lays that are high fibre, made with oats, corn and .... Something else.. I will try to find them for you
Found them,sorry for the greek https://www.google.gr/search?q=lays+ολικης&client=tablet-android-alcatel&prmd=ivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih8r6Y05jfAhXJ2KQKHe7OBSwQ_AUoAXoECAsQAQ&biw=602&bih=964#imgrc=9shLPlOOmZ925M0 -
you might want to reevaluate your calories and macro goals. I found that my desire for chips and other salty/greasy snacks has decreased significantly since I make it a point to combine macros, preferably all three.
Even with snacks I find a better satisfaction level if i have a little of even just two macros , rather than a single one.
example:
Give me a banana, and I want a second one immediately after. 210 calories all carbs. and i might still be rummaging for more snacks and more calories.
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Slice the banana and fry it up in some virgin coconut oil with a dash of chinese five spice, and I'm still savoring the flavor an hour later. carb and fat 235 calories mixed.0 -
Thank you all for the tips! I think I might try carrots and a dip, sounds healthy enough to me, and if it works, that's great.
I'm not trying to hit any goals at all while eating chips, the reason why I eat chips is completely unrelated to any macro or calorie goal that I have. I will continue to eat chips even if I am so full that I feel sick, just because I happened to have another bag of it opened next to me. It's horrible, it really is. Chips got to leave my life.1 -
CitrusMaiden wrote: »Thank you all for the tips! I think I might try carrots and a dip, sounds healthy enough to me, and if it works, that's great.
I'm not trying to hit any goals at all while eating chips, the reason why I eat chips is completely unrelated to any macro or calorie goal that I have. I will continue to eat chips even if I am so full that I feel sick, just because I happened to have another bag of it opened next to me. It's horrible, it really is. Chips got to leave my life.
Yes, that happens to me with other foods. I call them "trigger foods". Some people can moderate their trigger foods by weighing out a portion and putting the bag away - I am better off just not having them in the house.
If my boyfriend wants foods that trigger me, we keep them in his part of the house or otherwise out of my sight.1 -
kshama2001 wrote: »CitrusMaiden wrote: »Thank you all for the tips! I think I might try carrots and a dip, sounds healthy enough to me, and if it works, that's great.
I'm not trying to hit any goals at all while eating chips, the reason why I eat chips is completely unrelated to any macro or calorie goal that I have. I will continue to eat chips even if I am so full that I feel sick, just because I happened to have another bag of it opened next to me. It's horrible, it really is. Chips got to leave my life.
Yes, that happens to me with other foods. I call them "trigger foods". Some people can moderate their trigger foods by weighing out a portion and putting the bag away - I am better off just not having them in the house.
If my boyfriend wants foods that trigger me, we keep them in his part of the house or otherwise out of my sight.
hahaha I don't know why but I imagined a house plan with tape down the middle, his and her parts of the house.0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »CitrusMaiden wrote: »Thank you all for the tips! I think I might try carrots and a dip, sounds healthy enough to me, and if it works, that's great.
I'm not trying to hit any goals at all while eating chips, the reason why I eat chips is completely unrelated to any macro or calorie goal that I have. I will continue to eat chips even if I am so full that I feel sick, just because I happened to have another bag of it opened next to me. It's horrible, it really is. Chips got to leave my life.
Yes, that happens to me with other foods. I call them "trigger foods". Some people can moderate their trigger foods by weighing out a portion and putting the bag away - I am better off just not having them in the house.
If my boyfriend wants foods that trigger me, we keep them in his part of the house or otherwise out of my sight.
Sounds like a good name for those types of foods, I'm definitely better off not having them around at all.
Does he have a separate cabinet or a room where he can store things like that? Now I'm just being curious, I don't share my place with anyone, but maybe I will in the future.0 -
I'm not kshama, but in our house, for snacks that are trigger foods for me, we have a pretty easy solution that might not work for everyone.
I am the shortest person in the family. I'm also inherently lazy. Snacks for the rest of the family that are trigger foods for me get kept on the top shelf of the pantry. They can all reach them and I can't!3 -
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My favorite is roasted/salted pumpkin seeds (shelled) mixed with raw/plain ones so that I cut the oil and salt in half by mixing them together. Delicious, nutritious and loaded with protein and healthy fats.
Sometimes I also mix them with shelled sunflower seeds.
If potatoes, nuts and other simple plant foods give you digestion issues you may have something more serious like IBS and should consider getting it checked. Also, drinking soda, especially caffeinated ones (or coffee) with these foods could be where your digestion issues come from...caffeine can really irritate the colon....0 -
CitrusMaiden wrote: »I'm trying to learn to be better with food in general, every now and then I will give in (more like "give up") and buy a bag of chips/crisps.
They fill me up, are delicious and require 0 effort. However, I'm basically letting chips replace my meals for the day when I do give in (give up). They are very high in calorie (which is a problem when you are like me = continue to eat them until the bag is empty), doesn't give a very good macro profile, and my body absolutely hates them.
I gave in and bought a small bag today, finished it and *possible TMI warning* had to spend 15 min in the bathroom x2. I don't know what exactly it is that makes my body hate them so much, but it's the same with french fries.
I really want to cut out chips all together since I can't seem to make myself eat only a handful, but I feel that I will need something for the times when I give up. I need something that's easy, tastes good, is somewhat nutritious, and that fills me up. Any suggestions?
Also, almost forgot about this one, but I'm looking for plant based/vegan options.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!CitrusMaiden wrote: »I'm trying to learn to be better with food in general, every now and then I will give in (more like "give up") and buy a bag of chips/crisps.
They fill me up, are delicious and require 0 effort. However, I'm basically letting chips replace my meals for the day when I do give in (give up). They are very high in calorie (which is a problem when you are like me = continue to eat them until the bag is empty), doesn't give a very good macro profile, and my body absolutely hates them.
I gave in and bought a small bag today, finished it and *possible TMI warning* had to spend 15 min in the bathroom x2. I don't know what exactly it is that makes my body hate them so much, but it's the same with french fries.
I really want to cut out chips all together since I can't seem to make myself eat only a handful, but I feel that I will need something for the times when I give up. I need something that's easy, tastes good, is somewhat nutritious, and that fills me up. Any suggestions?
Also, almost forgot about this one, but I'm looking for plant based/vegan options.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!CitrusMaiden wrote: »I'm trying to learn to be better with food in general, every now and then I will give in (more like "give up") and buy a bag of chips/crisps.
They fill me up, are delicious and require 0 effort. However, I'm basically letting chips replace my meals for the day when I do give in (give up). They are very high in calorie (which is a problem when you are like me = continue to eat them until the bag is empty), doesn't give a very good macro profile, and my body absolutely hates them.
I gave in and bought a small bag today, finished it and *possible TMI warning* had to spend 15 min in the bathroom x2. I don't know what exactly it is that makes my body hate them so much, but it's the same with french fries.
I really want to cut out chips all together since I can't seem to make myself eat only a handful, but I feel that I will need something for the times when I give up. I need something that's easy, tastes good, is somewhat nutritious, and that fills me up. Any suggestions?
Also, almost forgot about this one, but I'm looking for plant based/vegan options.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!CitrusMaiden wrote: »I'm trying to learn to be better with food in general, every now and then I will give in (more like "give up") and buy a bag of chips/crisps.
They fill me up, are delicious and require 0 effort. However, I'm basically letting chips replace my meals for the day when I do give in (give up). They are very high in calorie (which is a problem when you are like me = continue to eat them until the bag is empty), doesn't give a very good macro profile, and my body absolutely hates them.
I gave in and bought a small bag today, finished it and *possible TMI warning* had to spend 15 min in the bathroom x2. I don't know what exactly it is that makes my body hate them so much, but it's the same with french fries.
I really want to cut out chips all together since I can't seem to make myself eat only a handful, but I feel that I will need something for the times when I give up. I need something that's easy, tastes good, is somewhat nutritious, and that fills me up. Any suggestions?
Also, almost forgot about this one, but I'm looking for plant based/vegan options.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!CitrusMaiden wrote: »I'm trying to learn to be better with food in general, every now and then I will give in (more like "give up") and buy a bag of chips/crisps.
They fill me up, are delicious and require 0 effort. However, I'm basically letting chips replace my meals for the day when I do give in (give up). They are very high in calorie (which is a problem when you are like me = continue to eat them until the bag is empty), doesn't give a very good macro profile, and my body absolutely hates them.
I gave in and bought a small bag today, finished it and *possible TMI warning* had to spend 15 min in the bathroom x2. I don't know what exactly it is that makes my body hate them so much, but it's the same with french fries.
I really want to cut out chips all together since I can't seem to make myself eat only a handful, but I feel that I will need something for the times when I give up. I need something that's easy, tastes good, is somewhat nutritious, and that fills me up. Any suggestions?
Also, almost forgot about this one, but I'm looking for plant based/vegan options.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
I made flourless banana bread this morning soo soo good and for filling
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